Sigma Tau Delta welcomes new members, presents awards

The Cameron University Department of English and Foreign Languages recently welcomed 15 new members to the Beta Omicron chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honor society. Sigma Tau Delta strives to confer distinction for high achievement in English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies.

Allmon will serve as president for 2017-18, and Hunt-Pebeahsy was elected vice president. Sandesh Pokharel, Kathmandu, Nepal, will serve as secretary; Harris as treasurer, and Larsen as Student Government Representative.

Scholarship awards were also announced. Elizabeth Daigle, Lawton, received the Geraldine Burns Award, presented by the Oklahoma Council for Teachers of English. The Lawton Shakespeare Club Award was presented to Hooper.